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in benghazi, the less like that it seems. it was a commando-style raid in benghazi where militants may have been angry about the same video but clearly moved in with a military style tactic. they had r the gs, heavy ma svein machine guns. it was two waves. that's not the spontaneous mob activity like we saw here in cairo. that's the kind of thing in benghazi carried out by a militant group, a terrorist group, by al qaeda potentially. and u.s. officials are looking in to that right now. also, wondering was it just a coincidence that the u.s. ambassador who's based in tripoli happened to be in benghazi at the very time of the attack? so, a lot of questions but it's clear now that these were two very different incidents. spontaneous uprising that resulted in no casualties here in cairo and a guerrilla assault in benghazi that killed the u.s. ambassador. >>> all right. here with us now is former u.s. ambassador mark ginsburg. mark, i want to start with the response yesterday from the u.s. embassy in cairo. what the statement the
in benghazi, the less like that it seems. it was a commando-style raid in benghazi where militants may have been angry about the same video but clearly moved in with a military style tactic. they had r the gs, heavy ma svein machine guns. it was two waves. that's not the spontaneous mob activity like we saw here in cairo. that's the kind of thing in benghazi carried out by a militant group, a terrorist group, by al qaeda potentially. and u.s. officials are looking in to that right now. also,...
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ambassador who had nothing to do with benghazi and was simply making a presentation based on intelligence that she had received and to besmirch her reputation is outrageous. >>. >> and the president drew a line on taxes saying revenue must come from people who make over $250,000. >> what have i'm not going to do is extend further a tax cut for folks who don't need it, which would cost close to a trillion dollars. >> i want to bring in a columnist for the "washington post." good morning. let's start with you. over the next two days, congress is holding those closed hearings on libya. we saw a very strong defense on susan rice. do you think number one, we'll learn something from the hearings. do you think we'll hear a nomination for susan rice? >> well, it's the nomination that certainly seem to be what obama was hinting at yesterday, although he was clear he had not made the decision. that was an exthe record theirly strong defense in particular to accepting david petraeus' resignation so quickly. hopefully somebody will be heard about the libya hearings this week. hopefully not something
ambassador who had nothing to do with benghazi and was simply making a presentation based on intelligence that she had received and to besmirch her reputation is outrageous. >>. >> and the president drew a line on taxes saying revenue must come from people who make over $250,000. >> what have i'm not going to do is extend further a tax cut for folks who don't need it, which would cost close to a trillion dollars. >> i want to bring in a columnist for the "washington...
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first of all, we had no actionable intelligence to suggest that any attack on our facility in benghazi was imminent. in cairo, we did have indications that there was the risk that the video might spark some protests, and our embassy, in fact, acted accordingly, and had called upon the egyptian authorities to reinforce our facility. what we have seen with respect to the security response, obviously, we had security personnel in benghazi, a significant number, and tragically, among those four that were killed were two of our security personnel. but what happened, obviously, overwhelmed the security we had in place, which is why the president ordered additional reinforcements to tripoli and why elsewhere in the world we have been working with governments to ensure they take up their obligations to protect us and we reinforce where necessary. >> the president and secretary of state have talked about a mob mentality. that's my words, not their words, but they talked about the tyranny of mobs. operating in this part of the world. here is the reality. if you look at foreign aid, u.s. direct f
first of all, we had no actionable intelligence to suggest that any attack on our facility in benghazi was imminent. in cairo, we did have indications that there was the risk that the video might spark some protests, and our embassy, in fact, acted accordingly, and had called upon the egyptian authorities to reinforce our facility. what we have seen with respect to the security response, obviously, we had security personnel in benghazi, a significant number, and tragically, among those four...
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consulate in benghazi that left four americans dead. it is now been 17 days since that attack. sources say fbi agents sent to investigate the murders still have not been able to visit the actual scene of the crime due to security concerns. secretary of defense leon panetta yesterday said there was no doubt terrorists were responsible. >> as we determined the details of what took place there and how that attack took place that it became clear that there were terrorists who had planned that attack. and that's when i came to that conclusion as, again, as to who was involved, what specific groups were involved, i think the investigation that is on going. >> the romney campaign ramped up its criticism of the president's response to those attacks claiming the administration overstated the influence of an anti-islam youtube film in order to draw folk us away from security short falls. and the man behind the anti-islam film which sparked protests throughout the muslim world is under arrest this morning in california. 55-year-old is arrested. he is accused of violating his probation. as
consulate in benghazi that left four americans dead. it is now been 17 days since that attack. sources say fbi agents sent to investigate the murders still have not been able to visit the actual scene of the crime due to security concerns. secretary of defense leon panetta yesterday said there was no doubt terrorists were responsible. >> as we determined the details of what took place there and how that attack took place that it became clear that there were terrorists who had planned that...
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at the half hour, strategy talk and the tug-of-war over benghazi. david petraeus appeared before congress yesterday in a closed door meeting on the attack. following the hearing representative peter king questioned petraeus's statements while senator diane feinstein defendeded u.n. ambassador susan rice. >> he made it clear that there was significant terrorist involvement. that is not my recollection of what he told us september 14th. >> to say that she is unqualified to be secretary of state i think is a mistake. and the way it keeps going, it's almost as if the intent is to assess nate -- >> joining me now is karen finny a political analyst and armstrong williams a conservative columnist and host of the right side with armstrong williams. hello to you both. good to see you. >> hi, alex. >> ladies first with you, karen. you just heard from congressman king. one of his biggest complaints was the white house held back information that this was a terrorist attack claiming this was classified. this is different from the white house's initial defense th
at the half hour, strategy talk and the tug-of-war over benghazi. david petraeus appeared before congress yesterday in a closed door meeting on the attack. following the hearing representative peter king questioned petraeus's statements while senator diane feinstein defendeded u.n. ambassador susan rice. >> he made it clear that there was significant terrorist involvement. that is not my recollection of what he told us september 14th. >> to say that she is unqualified to be...
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on the ground in benghazi investigators can't even get to the scene. nbc's mike viqueira is joining us from the white house with more. good saturday morning to you. >> good morning. >> how big is this reversal? >> it's a very big deal. from the beginning, alex, ever since those attacks on september 11th in benghazi, libya, that left four americans dead, 9 questions not only have been how could this have happened but did the administration shy away, intentionally mislead the american public about the involvement of terrorists, and in particular elements tied to al qaeda. now there are many republicans who say the administration, including the president, specifically said that this was tied to that anti-islam video that played on youtube that sparked demonstrations, make no mistake, worldwide across the region in muslim countries from the middle east all the way to indonesia. and, in fact, the administration spokesman, the president's spokesman jay carney had said that explicitly in the immediate days afterwards. then the explanations began to shift a li
on the ground in benghazi investigators can't even get to the scene. nbc's mike viqueira is joining us from the white house with more. good saturday morning to you. >> good morning. >> how big is this reversal? >> it's a very big deal. from the beginning, alex, ever since those attacks on september 11th in benghazi, libya, that left four americans dead, 9 questions not only have been how could this have happened but did the administration shy away, intentionally mislead the...
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from tripoli to misrata to benghazi, today, libya is free. yesterday, the leaders off a new libya took their rightful place beside us, and this week the united states is reopening our embassy in tripoli. this is how the international community is supposed to work. nations standing together for the sake of peace and security and individuals claiming their rights. now, all of us have a responsibility to support the new libya. the new libyan government as they confront the challenge of turning this moment of promise into a just and lasting peace for all libyans. so, this has been a remarkable year. the gadhafi regime is over. mubarak and others are no longer in power, and osama bin laden is gone. and the violence has been buried with him. something is happening in our world. the way that things have been is not the way that they will be. the humiliating grip of corruption and tyranny is being pried open. dictators are on notice, and technology is putting power into the hands of the people. the joout ayouth are delivering powerful rebuke to dicta
from tripoli to misrata to benghazi, today, libya is free. yesterday, the leaders off a new libya took their rightful place beside us, and this week the united states is reopening our embassy in tripoli. this is how the international community is supposed to work. nations standing together for the sake of peace and security and individuals claiming their rights. now, all of us have a responsibility to support the new libya. the new libyan government as they confront the challenge of turning...
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consulate in benghazi last week. that's the attack, of course, that left four americans dead, including the u.s. ambassador to libya. >>> this morning israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu was on the sunday shows insisting he's not trying to get involved in american politics. >> governor romney, for a year, and he said it in his convention speech, has said, quote, president obama has thrown allies like israel under the bus. do you agree or disagree with governor romney's charge? it's a serious charge. >> well, you're trying to get me into the american election, and i'm not going to do that. >> but last week benjamin netanyahu caused quite the stir when he called for a red line to be set against iran, essentially military action to stop the nuclear program before it produces a weapon. i want to bring back nia-malika henderson from "the washington post." bill, i'm going start with you because your name i can get. we know that benjamin netanyahu has known mitt romney for years. you met with the prime minister befor
consulate in benghazi last week. that's the attack, of course, that left four americans dead, including the u.s. ambassador to libya. >>> this morning israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu was on the sunday shows insisting he's not trying to get involved in american politics. >> governor romney, for a year, and he said it in his convention speech, has said, quote, president obama has thrown allies like israel under the bus. do you agree or disagree with governor romney's...
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consulate in benghazi, libya. we're in benghazi and we have this report this morning. >> reporter: good morning, sam. we understand that a team of fbi agents has arrived in benghazi and they have begun their investigation to try to determine who was responsible for the attack on the u.s. consulate that killed ambassador stevens and three other americans. we know that they will be sifting through the rubble and ashes at the u.s. consulate and identifying individuals who may have played a role in that assault. we also understand that u.s. intelligence agent sits have deployed their assets across the country to try to pick up any intelligence that can help in that search. all indications right now according to libyan officials is this is a pre-planned attack. they have identified a few individuals. four are in custody of the libyan government. they believe these individuals may have some information that may be of value as to who is responsible for the attack. they also say they have several others under the libyan g
consulate in benghazi, libya. we're in benghazi and we have this report this morning. >> reporter: good morning, sam. we understand that a team of fbi agents has arrived in benghazi and they have begun their investigation to try to determine who was responsible for the attack on the u.s. consulate that killed ambassador stevens and three other americans. we know that they will be sifting through the rubble and ashes at the u.s. consulate and identifying individuals who may have played a...
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so far fbi investigators have not made it to benghazi as of yet. alex? >> nbc's ayman mohyeldin in benghazi. >>> month by month, the fed's new rescue plan for the economy. who's it supposed to help and when? you're watching "weekends with alex witt." ♪ [ acoustic guitar: slow ] [ barks ] ♪ [ upbeat ] [ barks ] beneful playful life is made with energy-packed wholesome grains... and real beef and egg. to help you put more play in your day. olaf's pizza palace gets the most rewards of any small business credit card! pizza!!!!! [ garth ] olaf's small business earns 2% cash back on every purchase, every day! put it on my spark card! [ high-pitched ] nice doin' business with you! [ garth ] why settle for less? great businesses deserve the most rewards! awesome!!! [ male announcer ] the spark business card from capital one. choose unlimited rewards with 2% cash back or double miles on every purchase, every day! what's in your wallet? >>> the instability in the middle east won't help us any at the gas pumps. as of today paying an average of $3.86 a gallon re
so far fbi investigators have not made it to benghazi as of yet. alex? >> nbc's ayman mohyeldin in benghazi. >>> month by month, the fed's new rescue plan for the economy. who's it supposed to help and when? you're watching "weekends with alex witt." ♪ [ acoustic guitar: slow ] [ barks ] ♪ [ upbeat ] [ barks ] beneful playful life is made with energy-packed wholesome grains... and real beef and egg. to help you put more play in your day. olaf's pizza palace gets the...
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finally, the legacy of benghazi. four americans killed. it will continue to be one. the lesson the president will draw from that is get a lot of robots killed and have no congressional investigations. >> this has to be said. a lot of pakistani civilians. >> that really leads to no investigations. >> i know that. to me, that's the big moral problem. >> one of the things that tends to get swept up in these discussions is that the lesson of the past 11 years of wars is we don't know how to win wars. we lost the sense of waging wars that we can actually triumph in. the mark of the past, i suppose 11 years of war for success is we keep fighting they will. that's the measure of success. when we are fighting wars in secret with no disclosure about their operations, there's not going to be any available metrics for what success in those things are. it's another reason the spread of these wars into the shadows is problematic. >> this is not a new thing. >> it doesn't matter -- it's an accelerated series. >> decelerated. the scale of the secret wars between 47 and 89, what's b
finally, the legacy of benghazi. four americans killed. it will continue to be one. the lesson the president will draw from that is get a lot of robots killed and have no congressional investigations. >> this has to be said. a lot of pakistani civilians. >> that really leads to no investigations. >> i know that. to me, that's the big moral problem. >> one of the things that tends to get swept up in these discussions is that the lesson of the past 11 years of wars is we...
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you probably noticed them at the inauguration and the benghazi hearing. during the five hours of testimony, some photographers noticed the left lens was thick with lines across it. turns out, it's a special lens used to prevent double vision. clinton's spokesman says she'll be wearing them for a while due to a lingering issue from her concussi concussion. she fell at home last month after being weakened by a stomach virus. >>> black ice causing hundreds of wrecks across several states. the weather will soon make a dramatic change many let's go to weather channel meteorologist mike seidel live in beautiful knoxville, tennessee. although it's still dark there. good morning, mike. where will the worst of the be today? >> reporter: good morning, alex. not here. in fact, let me recap, here, temperatures above freezing. ice yesterday. today, in the 40s. all those areas, parts of kentucky, tennessee, north georgia, the carolinas, that had the ice storm yesterday, highs in the 40s today. roads will improve dramatically. in fact, here all the ice has melted. let m
you probably noticed them at the inauguration and the benghazi hearing. during the five hours of testimony, some photographers noticed the left lens was thick with lines across it. turns out, it's a special lens used to prevent double vision. clinton's spokesman says she'll be wearing them for a while due to a lingering issue from her concussi concussion. she fell at home last month after being weakened by a stomach virus. >>> black ice causing hundreds of wrecks across several states....
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they have a safe house in benghazi. cia safe house, but apparently the location of it and the fact that is there is unknown to large elements of the existing diplomatics community in libya at the time. unknown. it's known to very few people. and it's quite removed from the consulate. so that's one thing. the other thing that you hear from people in washington, and this has nothing to do with susan rice's credentials or the attack on her by senators graham and mccain, why was she put out there on these sunday shows? why was it susan rice, the united nations ambassador who had very little to do eye were the event herself, other than reading the reports about it, why was she there? >> for that exact reason. >> it was during the course of a presidential campaign. so put the u.n. ambassador out there because, you know -- >> yeah. >> -- you know, she will not get caught up in the campaign. they won't go after her in the campaign. >> and we also based on the press conference yesterday, if the president were going to go ahead a
they have a safe house in benghazi. cia safe house, but apparently the location of it and the fact that is there is unknown to large elements of the existing diplomatics community in libya at the time. unknown. it's known to very few people. and it's quite removed from the consulate. so that's one thing. the other thing that you hear from people in washington, and this has nothing to do with susan rice's credentials or the attack on her by senators graham and mccain, why was she put out there...
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what more you can tell us about what happened in benghazi? >> reporter: first what's happening here, a much calmer situation today. lots of security force, protecting the embassy compound. just a few dozen protesters here today. what we know is that the white house has confirmed that the u.s. ambassador was at the benghazi consulate, killed when that consulate came under attack along with three other americans. those americans have not yet been identified. andrea mitchell says at lease one of them was another diplomat. the other two identities have not been released pending next of kin notification. all of this began after a video which we've talked about, ap sb apenter an internet movie that perhaps no one would ever have noticed except an egyptian cleric noticed it, me ade it a rallying cry, and then there was a rumor mill that began when reports cairo that this was a big hollywood movie that was going to be broadcast nationwide on the anniversary of 9/11. so people were told this movie which almost no one here has seen was offensive and is
what more you can tell us about what happened in benghazi? >> reporter: first what's happening here, a much calmer situation today. lots of security force, protecting the embassy compound. just a few dozen protesters here today. what we know is that the white house has confirmed that the u.s. ambassador was at the benghazi consulate, killed when that consulate came under attack along with three other americans. those americans have not yet been identified. andrea mitchell says at lease...
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five separate incidents in benghazi against the british ambassador, against our own consulate in the months leading up to this. the state department was told about this. there's been plenty of testimony about that. so why did they leave our diplomats there, not better protected? why did they not shut it down? or beef it up and send in the military? those are questions that i think also have to be asked. and where are we at risk elsewhere in the world? senator, i would encourage you to jump in here and tell me because you know a whole lot more about this. >> and senator, could i just add to what andrea is asking because it's critical, the security inaina inadequacy we know about now for our ambassador to be in benghazi on 9/11? >> it's pretty easy to look back now and say sure, he shouldn't have been there. the fact is that he -- the cia, number one, let me clear up a myth -- the cia does not provide any security. a lot of the american public, i think, thinks that's the case. security here was actually provided by the libyans, and that's normal. the host country provides security for
five separate incidents in benghazi against the british ambassador, against our own consulate in the months leading up to this. the state department was told about this. there's been plenty of testimony about that. so why did they leave our diplomats there, not better protected? why did they not shut it down? or beef it up and send in the military? those are questions that i think also have to be asked. and where are we at risk elsewhere in the world? senator, i would encourage you to jump in...
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and remember, at the moment, marching on benghazi, the syrian regime, unfortunately, is not falling apart. there's a whole apparatus there. there's a whole geopolitical context in which yes, you've got iran to deal with when you're dealing with syria, and we have other issues with iran. we don't necessarily want to blunder into a conflict that we don't want while at the same time we're trying to remain focused on the iranian nuclear threat and the iranian terrorist threat throughout the world. there are very complicated considerations here that were not there in the case of libya. >> for the final word, the overmatched dan senor, and dan, wrap it up quickly. >> gene, real quick, when hillary clinton, in addition to the u.n. not supporting us, she cited the fact that our intelligence community doesn't know enough about the opposition which always is an excuse for not doing anything. if we dedicated real assets to understanding who the opposition is and getting behind the right people, we could probably do it. if we use that as an excuse, it will become a vacuum and bad apples will fill it.
and remember, at the moment, marching on benghazi, the syrian regime, unfortunately, is not falling apart. there's a whole apparatus there. there's a whole geopolitical context in which yes, you've got iran to deal with when you're dealing with syria, and we have other issues with iran. we don't necessarily want to blunder into a conflict that we don't want while at the same time we're trying to remain focused on the iranian nuclear threat and the iranian terrorist threat throughout the world....